The Silence of the Lambs

The Silence of the Lambs is the 1991 thriller that introduced the world to Anthony Hopkins' chilling protrayal of Dr. Hannibal Lecter. In the film, FBI recruit Clarice Starling (Jodie Foster) enlists Lecter's help in order to track down a notorious serial killer and rescue a Senator's daughter. Based on the novel by Thomas Harris, the film would win the Academy Award for Best Picture as well as acting wins for both Hopkins and Foster. Hopkins would reprise his role as Lecter in two more films: Hannibal (2001) and Red Dragon (2002).

Warning! Spoilers Ahead!

The following weapons can be seen in the movie The Silence of the Lambs:

The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

Smith and Wesson Model 13

FBI recruit Clarice Starling (Jodie Foster) is shown training with and then carrying the Smith and Wesson model 13. This .357 magnum, 3" barrel revolver was the last issue revolver of the FBI (usually loaded with .38 spl +P .158 gr LHP ammo)

Smith & Wesson Model 13 - .357 Magnum

Clarice checks in her S&W and her speedloader. The revolver used by Jodie Foster in the movie has a Pachmayr Grip adaptor (note that the bullets in the speedloader are SJHP, and not the .38 spl LSWCHP +P, used by the FBI in that era.

Clarice enters Buffalo Bill's lair armed with her S&W Model 13

Clarice blindfires her Model 13 at the sound of a hammer cocking.

FBI recruits including Clarice (Jodie Foster) training in a deleted scene.

In another deleted scene, Clarice draws her S&W. Her holster seems to be the one that the FBI used with the S&W at the time (note the Speedloader pouch).

Another deleted scene shows Clarice being issued her field weapon. (She might have some difficulty getting her weapon in the holster.)

Browning Hi-Power

As they close in on Lecter, one of the SWAT members is seen with a Browning Hi-Power before he opens the elevator access panel.

Classic Commercial Browning Hi Power (Belgian Mfg) - 9x19mm

A SWAT member with his Browning HP prepares to open the access panel.

Colt Government

One of the FBI instructors uses a deactivated Colt Government to demonstrate to Clarice and the recruits what went wrong during an exercise.

Colt Government Model M1911A1 - .45 ACP

A Colt is pointed at the head of Clarice during an FBI training exercise. Close inspection of the pistol's ejection port indicates that the gun is deactivated.

Colt Python

The revolver used by "Buffalo Bill" (Ted Levine) near the climax of the film is a 6" barreled, nickel-plated Colt Python.

Colt Python .357 Magnum

Buffalo Bill leaves his Colt Python on the stove as he answers the door.

With his night vision goggles on, Buffalo Bill attempts to shoot Clarice.

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But is not successful.

Heckler & Koch P7M13

A Heckler & Koch P7M13 is briefly seen in the hands of an FBI HRT member as Crawford and his men breach the suspected house of Buffalo Bill.

Heckler & Koch P7M13 9x19mm

The FBI HRT member behind Crawford holds an H&K P7M13.

Fake Heckler & Koch MP5K

SWAT members are shown holding what appears to be an Airsoft version of the Heckler & Koch MP5K as they prepare to take down Lecter in the elevator.

Daisy Airsoft Model 14 MP-5K. One of the first ASG.

One of the SWAT members providing cover is seen with what appears to be replica MP5K.

The SWAT members provide cover with their MP5K's.

Note: This appears to be a FalconToy SoftAir MP5K, based on the "SD"-looking foregrip.

Remington 870

FBI Special Agent Jack Crawford (Scott Glenn) prepares to assault the possible home of Buffalo Bill. His chief weapon is the Remington 870 shotgun.

Crawford and the FBI HRT prepare to enter the home.

Crawford with the Remington 870.

Remington 700PSS

FBI HRT members close in on the suspected house of Buffalo Bill carrying their Remington 700PSS sniper rifles.

FBI HRT outside the house with their Remington 700PSS rifles.

M16A1

Members of the Tennessee National Guard were seen armed with M16A1 rifles at Memphis Airport when Dr. Hannibal Lecter arrived in Memphis to assist federal agents.